Overview

• Aaron Pierre has seen his odds narrow sharply according to bookmakers, moving him into contention alongside veteran candidates for the 007 role.
• An industry leak by Daniel Ritchman indicates Pierre is in formal talks to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond.
• Theo James leads current betting markets at 5/2, with Henry Cavill at 3/1, Jack Lowden at 4/1 and Aaron Taylor-Johnson at 5/1.
• Amazon MGM Studios, which acquired the franchise in 2022, is preparing to start production on the next Bond film targeting a 2026 or 2027 release.
• Eon Productions executives and Amazon have affirmed the next Bond will remain a British male, preserving the character’s traditional identity.